Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability and tinnitus due to insufficient medical nexus opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain new medical opinions addressing these matters.

The Veteran's right elbow disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and tinnitus are all granted as they meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents during military service.,Presumptive service connection is established for these conditions due to the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches. The issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of medical evidence on record.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his service-connected bilateral hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,A new VA examination and etiology opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran has tinnitus and its relationship to service, including herbicide exposure in Subic Bay and exposure at Camp Lejeune.,The AOJ is required to obtain an etiology opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart disability is related to his time in service, specifically contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss can be adjudicated. The claims are remanded to allow for a VA examination and consideration of whether his hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be causally related to his active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left foot surgical scar have been granted service connection, with the tinnitus receiving a 10% evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus on a presumptive basis due to exposure to acoustic trauma during service. However, the claim for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure and the Veteran's current hearing loss cannot be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the onset and etiology of his hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records are insufficient for determining his hypertension.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military noise exposure during service. The left ankle and/or foot disorder (claimed as left ankle sprain) and right shoulder disorder are remanded for further development.,Service connection for a dental condition (teeth and mouth pain) is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence received since the final November 2015 rating decision does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and vestibular neuronitis, do not meet the criteria for a TDIU from July 26, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service exposure to significant acoustic trauma while working as an aircraft camera repairman.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding private treatment records. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus due to new evidence submitted after the January 2020 SOC.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Korea. The claims were reopened based on new evidence showing the Veteran's disabilities had their onset in service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for left wrist, hemorrhoid, tinnitus, and right thumb disabilities due to additional evidence being added to the record after the July 2018 and July 2019 Statements of the Case.